Program Manager Full Time NEW

Are you a passionate and driven professional with a heart for impactful development work? LM International is seeking a Program Manager to lead and grow our Country Programme in Kenya.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead programme strategy and implementation, ensuring alignment with LM International’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• Oversee partnerships and donor relations, enhancing collaboration with national partners and expanding our donor network.
• Ensure programme quality and compliance, driving innovation, learning, and documentation for continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and reporting, ensuring financial accountability and transparency across all projects.
• Drive growth and impact, identifying new opportunities and scaling successful initiatives.

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience in programme management, partnership development, and donor engagement. Be part of a team that’s committed to creating lasting change through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Programme Manager needs to share LM International’s Christian values and code of conduct.

About Läkarmissionen/LM International

LM International (Läkarmissionen) is a Swedish global foundation that is dedicated to save lives and to empower people. The foundation has been in existence since 1958. Grounded on Christian values and with the strong vision “Dignified life – sustainable world” we conduct international development cooperation and humanitarian aid in approximately 20 countries, primarily in Africa and Latin America, but also in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. With around 400 employees, our operations span our Global office in Stockholm, Mobilisation offices in Stockholm, New York and Oslo, regional hubs in Panama City, Dubai, and Nairobi, and ten country offices in sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• National co-ordination and stakeholders’ dialogue. Ensure engagement at meetings that will foster and promote strategic relationships and expand the visibility of LM International, such as PBO Forum, Government/UN/donor coordination meetings;
• Strategic Communication and national media relations. To effectively communicate the LM Vision, Mission, Core Values and Programme objectives, both within and outside the country programme. This includes being the country representative in the country programmme;
• Protocol and external relations. To establish sound, strategic working relationships and cooperative arrangements with Government Authorities, national and international partners, private sector actors, innovators, community and faith-based actors, and support organisations, and present the programmes and values of the organisation to the public.
• Growth and development. Development of new innovative programme initiatives and securing funds through the preparation and submission of funding applications and proposals to both local and international donor.

Essential Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience working in INGOs, with experience in strategic planning as well as program and proposal development including senior program management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is mandatory
• Familiarity and experience working with Sida, DANIDA, EU, ECW, FCDO, BMZ, GIZ
• Strong skills in working in and leading a diverse team
• Extensive experience with Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA), Grand Bargain and localisation, program development, implementation, and comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL)
• Financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
• Experience of acting as official spokesperson and to handle social and national media relations
• Extensive experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals and reports
• High proficiency in computer programs such as Office365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and mobile apps.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree within any of the areas of development studies, human rights studies, international relations, public administration, and/or in a technical area linked to one of our thematic priorities.
• Experience with water and education will be an added advantage
• Experience with Lime CRM is an advantage.
• Previous experience from faith-based organisations grounded on Christian values.

About the Position:

• Starting date: Monday 18th of August 2025,
• Based in Nairobi, Kenya. Travels to field and abroad.
• Duration of commitment: 2 years fixed term with a 3 months’ probation period and the possibility of extension.
• This position is open for Kenyan and EAC nationals who can work in Kenya without the need for a work permit.

Please note:

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may fill the position before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

As part of our recruitment process, we use Predictive Index to ensure the best match between candidates and the role.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant background checks. LM international also takes part in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which allows us to request information from previous employers regarding any findings or ongoing investigations related to sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.

Last day to submit your application: 27/6 2025

For questions about the position kindly email, Anders Jacobsen, Regional Director at [email protected]

We warmly welcome your application!

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